[h2][color=lightblue]The Union, Hades rising[/color][/h2]

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[u][b]New Dawn City
Outlining Slums[/b][/u]

The pattering of light footsteps darting through alleyways was deafened by the roar of engines. A stealthy figure pushed forward towards what would be a depot for the APEC, Fuel and ammunition for an potential advance in the city.

It was further drowned out by the sound of aircraft and gunfire. "this sector 20 is a bitch!" A soft female voice whispered. She turned to her right and ran into a nearby structure. Stairs and stairs led to a room with commotion, APEC spotters watching a huge fire fight a few blocks away.

Her gunshots were quiet but effective as two bodies fell onto the floor. She smiled as her silenced pistol was holstered. It was time to her to initiate phase two. "Where oh where could you be?" She said, running her hand from pocket to pocket on her coat.

"Ah!" She exclaimed as her hands drew a small golden cube. Her thumb pressed into a small port which triggered the device. Holographic images of the battlefield appeared as well as a large selection of what would be communications chatter, from civilian to APEC. 

And below was her real prize, a rocket artillery piece, fully loaded with ten high explosive projectiles. "Mine now.." She said with an innocent grin. And with a few swipes over the hologram, the device displayed from red to green. 

Twelve APEC soldiers below were loading boxes but were abruptly stopped by the sound of motors as the Rocket battery came alive. They watched as the battery aimed towards the ground, right at the men's feet. Two of them started laughing while the others started to show mild signs of fear. Perhaps running would've been wise but there was no time when the rockets engines hit full burn. Their one second adventure from launcher to ground resulted in an immense explosion. Three APC's and at least thirty men and women died in the blink of an eye, followed by a plume of smoke and fire that rose a mile into the sky.

And in the room above, there was no sign of life, only two shell casings and the bled out bodies that overlooked a smoking crater.